Federal Employment Attorney Protecting Employees Nationwide
Hertz Legal, Federal Employment Law Advocates, represents federal employees coast to coast in all 50 states, as well as employees in the private sector. Led by attorney Karen Hertz, who has more than 30 years of experience in employment law, our firm stands up for workers facing retaliation, discrimination, workplace injuries, disability retirement denials, and adverse actions. If your career, income, or benefits are at risk, we are ready to help you protect them.
Federal Employment Law Is Our Focus
Federal employment law is unlike any other area of employment law. Federal employees are governed by a unique system of statutes, regulations, and agencies, including the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Deadlines are short, procedures are technical, and a single misstep can cost you your claim. Working with a federal employment attorney who knows this system from the inside matters.
We represent federal employees at every stage of their careers, from probationary employees and new hires to senior civil servants, supervisors, veterans, and retirees, across civilian agencies nationwide. We also bring the same experience and dedication to employees in the private sector who are facing discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful treatment at work.
30+ Years of Employment Law Experience
Representing Federal Employees in All 50 States
Public and Private Sector Representation
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Types of Cases We Handle
Whistleblower Retaliation
If you reported waste, fraud, abuse, or a violation of law and your agency retaliated against you, we can help. We represent federal whistleblowers before the OSC and the MSPB to protect your rights under the Whistleblower Protection Act.
FERS Disability Retirement Denials
If a medical condition prevents you from performing your job, we can help you apply for FERS disability retirement and appeal an OPM denial through reconsideration and the MSPB.
Reduction in Force (RIF)
If your position has been affected by a reduction in force, we review whether your agency followed the rules on competitive areas, retention standing, and assignment rights, and challenge improper RIF actions.
Discrimination & Retaliation (EEO)
We guide employees through every step of the EEO process, from initial counselor contact and formal complaints to hearings before the EEOC, in cases involving race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, and retaliation.
Veterans & USERRA Rights
We protect the reemployment and anti-discrimination rights of service members and veterans under USERRA and veterans' preference laws.
Federal Workplace Injuries (OWCP)
Injured on the job? We help federal employees file and pursue claims under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and challenge OWCP denials, reductions, and terminations of benefits.
MSPB Appeals & Adverse Actions
We represent employees facing removals, suspensions, demotions, and other adverse actions, and pursue appeals before the MSPB.
Within-Grade Increase Denials
We help employees challenge unwarranted within-grade increase denials through reconsideration and appeal.
Meet Karen Hertz
Karen Hertz is the founder of Hertz Legal, Federal Employment Law Advocates. With more than 30 years of experience in employment law, Karen has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of employees in both the public and private sectors. She is known for her direct, hands-on approach, her command of the federal employment system, and her commitment to helping clients protect their careers, benefits, and futures.
Karen represents clients before the MSPB, EEOC, OSC, OWCP, and OPM, as well as in matters involving private-sector employers.
If you are facing a problem at work, you do not have to face it alone. Contact Hertz Legal today to schedule a consultation with Karen Hertz.
Call (917) 652-6644 or complete the form below, and we will be in touch promptly.
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